Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Ahmadul Ameen
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Ahmadul Ameen
Refrigeration and air conditioning are two important fields of engineering that deal with the design, operation and maintenance of systems that provide cooling and heating for various applications. Refrigeration is the process of removing heat from a low-temperature region and transferring it to a high-temperature region, while air conditioning is the process of controlling the temperature, humidity, ventilation and quality of air in an enclosed space.
One of the most comprehensive and authoritative books on refrigeration and air conditioning is written by Ahmadul Ameen, a former professor of mechanical engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia and Nanyang Technological University. The book, titled Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, was published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. in 2006 . It provides a concise, systematic treatment of essential theories and practical aspects of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, with a view to equipping students and practitioners with a fundamental background necessary to understand the latest methodologies used for the design of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
The book covers a wide range of topics, such as:
- The review of basic principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics that are relevant to refrigeration and air conditioning.
- The refrigeration cycles commonly used in air-conditioning applications in tropical climates, such as vapour compression, vapour absorption, thermoelectric, vortex tube and steam jet cycles.
- The properties, classification and selection criteria of refrigerants, as well as the environmental issues related to refrigerant usage.
- The applications of refrigeration in various industrial, transport and food sectors, as well as the ultra-low temperature refrigeration or cryogenics.
- The concepts of thermal comfort, indoor air quality, ventilation and filtration that are essential for human health and well-being in air-conditioned spaces.
- The psychrometry or the study of moist air properties and processes, which is crucial for analysing the various thermodynamic processes in air conditioning.
- The design of air distribution systems, air ducts, equipment, accessories and controls for air-conditioning plants.
- The overview of other cooling methods and strategies, such as thermal storage air conditioning, desiccant cooling, chilled ceiling cooling and radiant cooling.
The book incorporates numerous tables and charts prepared by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), which enable the readers to solve real-life design problems with the help of ASHRAE data. The book also includes many worked examples, review exercises and references at the end of each chapter to enhance the learning experience.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Ahmadul Ameen is a valuable resource for students pursuing courses in mechanical engineering both at diploma and degree level, as well as for practising engineers who want to update their knowledge and skills in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. The book is written in a clear, concise and engaging manner that makes it easy to follow and understand. The book is also richly illustrated with diagrams, graphs and photographs that help to explain the concepts visually. The book is available in print format as well as in ebook format from various online platforms.
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